FOXBORO, Mass. - Just when it seemed like the Patriots were about to cut into the Bears' early lead in Thursday night's preseason game at Gillette Stadium, veteran cornerback Tracy Porter did something about it.
With New England at the Bears' 7, running back Brandon Bolden sprinted around right end to the 3. That's where Porter wrapped him up, ripped the ball loose and alertly recovered it at the 5.
"It's very demoralizing for the opponent because they're in the red zone," Porter said following the Bears' 23-22 loss. "[They feel like they] at least they have three points.